“For more than 20 years the community has been advocating for a GreenWay to be created and I am delighted Council is finally going to make it happen.

“I want to thank the many activists, community members and community groups who played such an important role in advocating for this project over a very long period of time.

“I’d also like to acknowledge Council staff for their hard work and dedication in developing this master plan.

“I am very conscious that the Greenway is one of the largest infrastructure projects ever undertaken by any council in the inner west,” Mayor Byrne said.

“I believe the key to the success of this project is not in the master planning, but in its implementation.

“So I’ll be pushing for the highest levels of probity and oversight from quantity surveyors and external bodies to ensure this project can be delivered as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible,” he said

The GreenWay is a 5.8km environmental and active travel corridor linking the Parramatta River at Iron Cove with the Cooks River at Earlwood.

Following the route of the inner west Light Rail, the GreenWay features bike paths and foreshore walks, cultural and historical sites, cafes, bushcare sites and a range of parks, playgrounds and sporting facilities.

For a print quality image of the GreenWay, a copy of the master plan, or an interview with Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne or a community campaigner, contact the Communication team.

NEXT STEPS:

Late August: Development Application lodged for The Central Links

September: The Southern Links concept design developed with the community

Late 2018: Public exhibition of The Southern Links concept design, comment and feedback welcome